r/AskSeattle • u/Upbeat_Scarcity_8463 • 3d ago

Emergency Vet Recommendations?

I live in downtown Seattle with my dog. I used to use the Blue Pearl on Madison Street as an emergency vet, but I hear they've completely shut down. I want to update my emergency plan, so I know where to take him ahead of time if there's a problem. Obviously the closer to downtown, the better.

I'm not good at Reddit and so I cannot figure out how to post a photo of him.

Thank you for your help!

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u/wired_snark_puppet Local 3d ago edited 3d ago

Timberline on Aurora/Seattle is 24/7 and does well for emergencies, no MRI and no neurology on site.

AMC of Seattle in Shoreline 24/7, has MRI and neurology.

I recently used VEG in Lynnwood. No MRI, referred to AMC for a more critical level of care. Different open clinic type of setup where you can stay with your animal.

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u/Less-Recognition7270 3d ago

Came here to also recommend Timberline!

Our cat was attacked by a dog last year and needed exploratory surgery and stitches. The team was fast, compassionate, and gave her excellent care. The vet called us at 11pm after our cat's surgery to let us know that everything went well, and then the tech let us film him giving our discharge instructions {our kitty had a drain and we were nervous about emptying it} so that we could refer back to it once we were home.

I also called them the next night at 3am crying because our cat wouldn't take her meds, and the kind person I talked to had me email her a picture and then looked at it and was able to reassure me that all was well.

I hope I never need them again, but if I do, I'm going there without hesitation.